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Big Bus Dublin 48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Tour Inc Night Tour

Duration: 48 hours

Overview

Explore Dublin over 48 hours with the Essential Ticket, featuring hop-on, hop-off sightseeing, a panoramic night tour, and a guided walking tour included.

Included

48 Hour Hop-on, Hop-off
Entertaining Live Guides
Guided Walking Tour
Panoramic Night Tour
Free Onboard Wi-Fi
Kids Go Free: 1 child per Essential adult ticket

Excluded

Coastal Tour

Important information

Is there a commentary in my language?

All tours feature live English-speaking guides. Pre-recorded commentary is also available in 7 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, and Russian. Free earphones are provided onboard.

Do I need to specify a date of travel?

Yes. You'll select your travel date at booking. For multi-day tickets, days must be used consecutively. Some ticket extras may require separate bookings.

Do bus tours operate every day?

Yes, year-round. Services may be affected on holidays or during events like St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas. Check the Big Bus Dublin service info page for updates.

How do I activate my ticket?

Use the Big Bus Tours app to activate your digital ticket on the day of travel. If unable to activate, show your printed QR code to staff for a paper ticket.

What is the child ticketing policy?

Child tickets apply to ages 5–15. Children aged 4 or under may ride free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Are the buses wheelchair accessible?

85% of our buses are wheelchair accessible.

Is food and drink allowed on board the bus?

For safety reasons, only bottled water is allowed onboard.

Day Tour Departure Times

Tours begin at 9:00 AM from Stop 1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street). Buses arrive every 20–30 minutes until 5:30 PM. You can board from any of the 20+ stops.

How can I request a refund?

If you booked directly with Big Bus Tours, please request your refund via the contact form on our website, or on live chat via the website or in-app. If you booked through a third-party partner, please contact the original provider to arrange your refund.

Is Wi-Fi available on board?

Yes, all buses include free onboard Wi-Fi.

How do I join the Walking Tour?

Show your ticket to join the Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour, departing daily at 11:00 AM from the Spire on O’Connell Street.

What’s included in the Night Tour?

A 1-hour guided tour aboard an open-top bus, showing Dublin’s illuminated landmarks. Departs nightly from Stop #1 at 7:00 PM (and 8:30 PM from late March–early October).

Highlights

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Enjoy Dublin at its finest with the 48-hour Essential Ticket from Big Bus Tours. Discover the city’s must-see landmarks with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access, then experience the capital after dark on a panoramic night tour included with your ticket. You’ll also join the popular Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour to explore hidden gems on foot. Enjoy live guides onboard, multilingual audio commentary, and real-time bus tracking via the app. With Kids Go Free and flexible travel dates, this pass offers unbeatable value for sightseeing in Dublin.